Buyer/Procurement Specialist

Materials Planner & Buyer

MTU Maintenance Dallas, Inc. is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing OEM licensed engine & aftermarket maintenance services worldwide. We are in the family of companies of MTU Aero Engines that has over 80 years of experience in the design, development and production of jet engine components and modules. MTU Maintenance Dallas is part of fast-growing global network of MTU’s On Site Services Plus organization. Located in Grapevine Texas, the organization provides level one maintenance services in shop and on wing at domestic and international locations to meet our customer’s needs for fast, reliable, and timely maintenance support. Utilizing 40 years of technical, financial, material management, engine leasing and logistic support experience and expertise available through our network partners around the globe, we minimize the need for costly engine overhauls, reduce aircraft and / or engine down time and increase operational reliability for our valued customers.

Please visit our web site at www.mtuaeroengines.com to learn more about MTU and join our dynamic and fast-growing team in Dallas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The materials planner & buyer will perform the following duties:

• Monitor and maintain required material inventory.
• Identify and document utilization rates and establish associated inventory levels for various part numbers.
• Receive material requirements from the production team and fulfill from existing inventory or initiate immediate purchase order or repair order as needed from approved vendors and per company policy.
• Access, research, and review illustrated parts catalogues (IPC) for variety of engine types to confirm part number accuracy and availability of alternate part numbers.
• Maintain and monitor material sale and repair vendor list and contact information.
• Monitor vendor performance and material delivery commitments to assure timely availability in support of production and customer operational needs.
• Utilize existing systems and procedures to prioritize material purchase and/or repair process.
• Identify, communicate, and establish process improvements.
• Assist in training co-workers on applicable systems and supplier programs.
• Ensure that purchased and/or repaired material are received with proper documentation and certifications per company policy.
• Provide daily status updates on material purchases and/or repair status at outside vendors.
• Work with accounting and finance to report inventory valuations quarterly and lead annual inventory counts as well as quarterly cycles to ensure that systems are up to date with proper inventory levels.
• Other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor and based on company needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in commercial aviation material management including purchasing and repair. Focus on engine material management is preferred.
• Compliance with FAA and company policies and procedures
• Excellent work ethic and motivation for a high standard of work
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to learn as well as teach others on work scopes
• Working knowledge of inventory planning and analysis.
• Ability to work and communicate directly with repair and / or sale vendors.
• Working knowledge of original engine manufacturer (OEM) parts catalogue and repair manual access and research.
• Working knowledge of repair station systems, certifications, inventory process and documentations.
• Ability to review new and existing vendor contracts to assure compliance.
• Computer skills necessary to access OEM manuals, utilize existing inventory and purchase systems
• Experience with SAP, Quantum is highly desirable.
• Basic computer skills and ability to generate daily, weekly, and quarterly status reports.
• Skills to gather, interpret and record data to maintain and optimize inventory levels.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively across all functions to better understand the material support needs and to collaborate with other team members to identify and establish short and long-term solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and able to work flexible schedules as necessary in support of on-going projects.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and reflect a positive image with customers.
• A&P License not required, but desired
• Must be authorized to work in the United States with no sponsorship.
• Prefer shop, modular or field service experience with the following engines: GE90, CF34, CFM56, CF6, V2500, PW2000

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,154.00 - $1,540.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Worth, TX 76177: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,154 - $1,540